Materials Test Engineer

Materials Test Engineer | Lockheed Martin

We are seeking a Materials Test Engineer to provide technical support and experience to plan, prepare, and execute testing of development and flight aerospace materials at the Materials Technology & Mechanisms Test Lab at Lockheed Martin Space. In this position, you will coordinate and interface directly with program engineering, production colleagues, technicians, quality, planners, and others to support all stages of the product life cycle for aerospace materials used in structural, thermal protection and various other applications.

A successful candidate is a self-starter with strong knowledge in material specifications, manufacturing and processes, thermal processing, and mechanical testing as they apply to aerospace materials science. A successful candidate has demonstrated the ability to learn and apply solutions to difficult engineering and operational challenges, via action both independently and in a team environment. This is a hands-on position operating in a laboratory environment developing and executing test solutions that support development, qualification, acceptance, or investigation of products used in human / robotic space exploration, navigation, communications, and national security.